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U-Haul employee charged after allegedly killing co-worker in dispute over drink
Police arrested a 23-year-old U-Haul employee after a workplace argument over a drink turned deadly.
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Chris Hansen of ‘To Catch a Predator’ was part of the SF sheriff’s child sex bust
The unusual operation was aided by a Florida sheriff who often works with Hansen. The TV host is the subject of an upcoming film starring Robert Pattinson....
parks
Starting Thursday, e-bikes and scooters need to be walked in Danville parks
(BCN) -- E-bike and motorized scooter riders in Danville will be required to dismount and walk while inside all town parks starting Thursday. The new rule applies to all town parks and is intended to improve safety for pedestrians and other park users. Riders must walk, rather th...
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Jon Favreau executive produces new Nat Geo series, 'Lion,' following a cub's journey to king
Disney Legend and "The Lion King" live-action director Jon Favreau executive produces Nat Geo's "Lion," a story following a cub becoming a king. 🦁
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United flight returns to SFO after tire blows out during takeoff, airline says
A United Airlines flight traveling from San Francisco to San Jose del Cabo returned to San Francisco International Airport shortly after takeoff Thursday due to a tire blowout....
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26-year-old killed in Vallejo crash last week identified
(BCN) -- A woman who died in a Vallejo traffic collision last week was identified Thursday by the Solano County Coroner's Office. Dreana Walker, a 26-year-old woman, was identified as the pedestrian who died in the collision in North Vallejo. On July 30 at 1:12 p.m., Vallejo poli...
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Arrest made in Foster City condo fire
An arrest has been made in connection with a fire that destroyed a Foster City condominium complex and displaced more than 150 residents, authorities said....
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Heat Advisory for the weekend
Today: The immediate coast remains heavily air-conditioned under a compressed fog deck, while inland areas with a brief temperature relief into the 90s. Tonight: Inland valley drops comfortably into the 50s.Few 60s. Friday: Morning low clouds clears out rapidly by late morning. I...
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3 killed in head-on crash in Solano identified
(BCN) -- Three people who died in a head-on collision on state Route 113 east of Vacaville last week was identified Thursday by the Solano County Coroner's Office. Brothers 22-year-old Noe Garcia Flores and 25-year-old Heriberto Garcia Flores, both of Modesto, were identified as ...
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Fake vendor email cost East Bay city of Pittsburg nearly $1M
The city of Pittsburg was targeted in a phishing scheme involving a $913,839 payment.
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Bicyclist killed in Fairfield freeway offramp crash
(KRON) -- A bicyclist was killed Thursday after being struck by a pickup truck in Fairfield, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision occurred just before noon on the eastbound Interstate 80 Air Base Parkway offramp. Crash investigators believe the bicyclist was ...
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Cardiologist warns about 1 drink you should ‘avoid at all costs' if you have heart issues
Many people focus on food when it comes to heart health, but drinks play a key role as well. What you sip can come with sugar and other additives that may derail an otherwise healthy diet, raise the risk of cardiovascular disease and make heart problems worse if you already have ...
safety
2 boys under 10 steal parent's car, critically injure woman walking dog in Oakland crash: OPD
Two Oakland boys under the age of 10 stole a parent's car before losing control, hitting another vehicle and a woman walking her dog, who is in critical condition, police say....
business
Charli XCX fan event in San Francisco that divided fans rescheduled
(KRON) -- When it was announced that Charli xcx would be doing a Q&A at a local San Francisco record store, many fans were excited to see the British pop star up close. However, there was another segment of fans not thrilled about the timing of the event. Charli xcx was slated to...
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Michigan health officials say people can resume regular lettuce-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow
Michigan health officials said on Thursday that people can resume regular lettuce- and salad greens-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow.
safety
Surveillance video shows Laurel District crash
Surveillance video shows the moment a vehicle driven by children struck a woman who was walking her dog in Oakland's Laurel District.
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New Mexico sues federal government for release of Epstein files
New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, alleging the federal agency unlawfully refused to hand over unredacted documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation....
safety
Oakland: 1 injured in Laurel District crash
A woman was injured in a crash Thursday morning near 35th and Mangels avenues in Oakland's Laurel District, police said.
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Oakland police investigate Laurel District crash
Oakland police are investigating a crash in the city's Laurel District on Thursday morning that left a woman injured.
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Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab, will continue recovery at home
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue intensive physical therapy at home following a fall that led to weeks of treatment....
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Woman injured in Oakland's Laurel District crash
Oakland police are investigating a crash in the city's Laurel District on Thursday morning that left a woman injured.
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Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab facility
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged Thursday from the rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery at home.
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Longtime Giants announcer Mike Krukow says he's retiring at end of season
Longtime San Francisco Giants television announcer Mike Krukow is calling it a career. On Thursday morning, Krukow issued a statement announcing his retirement at the end of the current season....
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Oakland police investigating traffic collision
Oakland police are investigating a collision that occurred on Thursday in the area of 35th and Mangels avenues.
business
Weekend Itinerary: Our top picks for Aug. 7-9 in SF
Beat the Outside Lands crowds and take in all that the city has to offer: a vibrant art scene, one-of-a-kind nightlife, and restaurants that are pushing the envelope....
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2 boys steal mom's car, strike and critically injure woman walking dog in Oakland
(KRON) -- A woman who was out walking her dog Thursday morning is in critical condition after being hit by a car driven by underage boys who took their mom's car without permission. KRON4 sources have confirmed that two boys under the age of 10 took their mom's car and were drivi...
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Man arrested after allegedly leaving propane barbecue unattended, sparking Foster City fire: police
A man has been arrested after allegedly leaving a propane barbecue unattended, which sparked the devastating 6-alarm Foster City fire that injured firefighters and left more than 50 families displaced on Sunday, according to police....
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Giants legend Mike Krukow retiring from broadcasting
Longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow is retiring at the end of the season.
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San Jose police arrest suspect for six armed robberies
(KRON) -- A 35-year-old man who authorities said went on a month-long armed robbery crime spree targeting South Bay convenience stores, smoke shops and motels was recently arrested, the San Jose Police Department announced Thursday. Campbell resident Andrew Fiddler was identified...
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Arrest made in connection to devastating Foster City condo fire
(KRON) -- An arrest has been made in a devastating fire that gutted a Foster City condominium complex, displacing dozens of residents. The Foster City Police Department has arrested a man identified as Keith Tompkins in connection to the blaze, which fire officials said was spark...
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Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against Rebecca Hill dismissed by judge who says clerk doesn’t owe him for defense
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by Alexander Murdaugh seeking to recover $600,000 in legal expenses from the county clerk accused of interfering with the jury in his murder trial....
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Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin on her team’s superpower: ‘We knew that they would have buy-in’
Led by reserves Janelle Salaun and Kaitlyn Chen, Golden State is averaging a league-best 35.9 bench points per game.
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Albany’s hidden gem: Sam’s Log Cabin
Mike Daillak and his partner Rhasaan Fernandez bought Sam's Log Cabin in Albany in 2010. The spot is a cozy log cabin built in 1930 that has survived decades of change, transforming from a betting parlor and speakeasy into a gathering place focused on fresh, locally sourced food....
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Travis Barker details rise to fame, near-death experience in 'Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear'
"Why am I here when everyone else isn't?" Travis Barker opens up about life, loss and how to keep going in "Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear," streaming Aug. 13 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+....
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Longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announces retirement, quotes Green Day
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- In the second major shakeup in the Bay Area sports landscape in as many days, longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced he will retire at the end of the season. Krukow, a former Major League pitcher, has been a TV and radio broadcaste...
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Measles exposure reported at Universal Studios Hollywood
Health officials in Los Angeles County said a person infected with measles visited Universal Studios Hollywood and potentially exposed others to the virus....
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SF man scammed out of $18,600 after fake Craigslist rental listing mimics real property owner
A man searching for an apartment in San Francisco's competitive rental market says he lost $18,600 in a sophisticated scam that allegedly used a fake Craigslist listing to impersonate the owner of a real apartment, leading him to attend a real tour but wire money for a lease that...
schools
What Should Stay Out of the Lunchbox?
What kids eat during the school day can have a big impact on how they perform in class. From stronger immune systems to better concentration, experts say good nutrition is one of the best back-to-school tools parents can provide. Beth Goodridge, registered dietician at Kaiser Per...
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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños served at Chipotle expands to Qdoba: FDA
Health officials are expanding an investigation into jalapenos served at Chipotle restaurants to include Qdoba restaurants.
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Man arrested on suspicion of starting Gann Fire says it began by accident
A man arrested on suspicion of starting the massive Gann Fire in Calaveras County said the wildfire began accidentally while he was collecting scrap metal to earn extra money for his wife....
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14-year-old on probation caught with stolen car in East Bay, sheriff says
(KRON) -- A 14-year-old boy was arrested in San Lorenzo on Tuesday after allegedly stealing a car and fleeing from Alameda County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Authorities said this was not the young teenager's first time stealing a car. Deputies responded just after 7 a.m. to a rep...
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Crash shuts down all lanes of eastbound 580 in Dublin
(KRON) -- A crash on the eastbound lanes of I-580 connecting to I-680 southbound has blocked all lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP is advising drivers to use alternate routes. As of 9:48 a.m., the CHP is reporting a severe traffic alert. The connector ram...
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Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow to retire: ‘Our time together has been a gift’
The beloved color commentator said he will step away from the broadcast booth at the end of the 2026 season.
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Man injured in July assault in Tenderloin dies, police now investigating as homicide
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man injured in an assault that occurred in San Francisco's Tenderloin last month has died in the hospital. The San Francisco Police Department initially responded just before 4 p.m. on July 24 to the 200 block of Jones Street regarding an aggravated assa...
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Hot inland temps Thursday in Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Thursday in the Bay Area brings another hot day inland with daytime highs in the 90s but also nice and cool towards the coast in the 60s with a cool sea breeze. On Friday, even warmer weather builds in with highs as warm as the triple digits come the weeke...
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Major, star-studded fashion event coming to San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One of the most prestigious events in the world of international fashion is coming to the Bay Area. Vogue World, a one-day celebration of fashion, culture, music, celebrity and all the glitz and glamour that comes with it, will take place in San Francisco ...
parks
Alleged scammer targeting ex-NFL players found dead in pool
An investigation is underway into the death of the alleged mastermind behind a million-dollar scheme targeting former NFL players and other athletes.
safety
Scammers target seniors, steal $100M+ through gold bar scheme
NYPD's Financial Crimes Task Force is warning seniors about a scam involving gold bars that they're currently investigating.
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Firefighters pull 18 people from windows during SF apartment fire
"There's significant damage," SFFD Capt. Jonathan Baxter told SFGATE.
business
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Scientists at a biotech company have used gene editing to create two hypoallergenic beagles that don't trigger allergies.
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Bay Area woman who tried to kill estranged husband found fit for parole
(KRON) -- Nearly 15 years after brutally stabbing her estranged husband while the couple was going through a bitter divorce, a Los Altos woman was found suitable for parole on Tuesday, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office. Laura Jean Wenke, 65, is serving ...